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Maple syrup vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and pot roast?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, yet pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 7 times more vitamin B2 than pot roast. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while pot roast has 0.171mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less saturated fat.
  • Pot roast has a lower glycemic index than maple syrup.

We used Syrups, maple and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28980%
Contains more IronIron +2100%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4967.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1486.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6787.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-4800%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72250%
Contains more FatsFats +31850%
Contains more WaterWater +60.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74218.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4064.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Pot roast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Pot roast DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.01mg 126%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.171mg 85%
Protein 0.04g 28.94g 58%
Selenium 0.6µg 27µg 48%
Zinc 1.47mg 6.66mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Saturated fat 0.007g 7.548g 34%
Fats 0.06g 19.17g 29%
Iron 0.11mg 2.42mg 29%
Phosphorus 2mg 174mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.105mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.283mg 22%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 8.175g 20%
Choline 1.6mg 110.2mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.571mg 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.099mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 16mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.708g 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Calories 260kcal 297kcal 2%
Sodium 12mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Potassium 212mg 231mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pot roast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Maple syrup
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.541g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.